IT Support Satellite Teaching Fellow

Per Scholas•Plainfield, NJ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Per Scholas seeks a proactive, technically skilled, and learner-focused full-time Satellite Teaching Fellow in the Program Operations Department. The role provides an on-site instructional presence at the Plainfield satellite campus, collaborating with a lead instructor based at the main campus to deliver high-quality technical instruction and learner support. The position is based at the Plainfield Public Library in Plainfield, New Jersey, and reports to the Managing Director. The Fellow assists with technical training using an approved curriculum to prepare learners for entry- to mid-level information technology jobs. Training competencies include hardware, software, networking, security, servers, mobility, virtualization, cybersecurity, web development, quality assurance, and project management. Classes typically include 30–35 learners, with 15–20 at the Plainfield Public Library lab. In a six-hour teaching day, the curriculum allows a maximum of 1.5 hours of lecture, with the remainder devoted to interactive, hands-on labs and activities. The Fellow works with the lead instructor to plan aligned instructional activities, facilitate study groups, support learner engagement and performance, and maintain classroom operations. If the instructor is temporarily unavailable, the Fellow must understand the curriculum and be prepared to teach for up to one week; the instructor remains responsible for outlining the lessons and lesson plans. The role also includes attendance and performance data entry, staff meeting participation, and returning borrowed or loaned equipment. Per Scholas candidates must reside in AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, MD, MA, MI, MO, NC, NJ, NY, OH, PA, TX, or WA, provided the position does not require a specific office location. This role specifies a satellite campus in Plainfield, New Jersey.

Requirements

CompTIA A+ certification (1200 series).
Ability to teach in a highly interactive and hands-on style.
Passion for teaching others.
Flexibility to adapt to schedule changes.
Interest in continuous improvement.
Team-oriented approach and ability to work independently.
Highly responsive communication and excellent verbal communication skills.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Ability to be proactive, dependable, and confident working independently in a classroom setting.
Data-driven and results-oriented approach.
Collaborative and flexible work style, including ability to work cross-functionally and independently.
Tech-savvy and able to learn quickly.
Strong time-management skills and ability to balance multiple projects and tasks.
Commitment to Per Scholas’s mission of expanding access to well-paying careers and recognizing talent from diverse communities.
Must reside in one of the listed eligible states, subject to the position’s location requirements.

Responsibilities

Serve as the on-site instructional leader in the satellite classroom while learners receive direct instruction from a lead instructor at another location.
Assist the Technical Instructor in delivering technical training using the structured, approved curriculum.
Facilitate a supportive, professional, interactive, and hands-on learning environment, supporting classroom operations and learner engagement.
Consult with the instructor before providing learners with review materials, videos, or other support.
Collaborate with the lead instructor to plan instructional activities and maintain alignment between campuses.
Form and lead study groups using instructor evaluations; coordinate topics with the instructor and students, and schedule groups during class with approval or before or after class.
Consult with the instructor about current and upcoming activities and help gather tools needed for lectures and hands-on labs.
Understand the curriculum and be prepared to teach for up to one week if the instructor is temporarily unavailable; the instructor outlines lessons and lesson plans.
Ensure equipment loaned to or used by students is returned to the instructor, storage closet, or lending party.
Use PS Academy for assignments, tests, real-time performance monitoring, and assistance with attendance, grades, and scorecards.
Provide ongoing student feedback, identify challenges early, and work with the instructor, coaches, and students to address them.
Coordinate with instructors and professional development coaches to enforce program rules and promote student success.
Implement individualized study plans for students who are struggling.
Participate in required student progress meetings with the team.
Monitor and enforce attendance, dress code, and other program policies.
Provide input on labs, Learning Management Systems, and program policies.
Participate in staff meetings.
Conduct real-time student data entry in PS Academy.

Benefits

Over 40 days of paid time off annually for full-time team members, combining holidays, vacation, and sick/personal time.
22 annual holidays, including a week off for Independence Day and a week before the New Year; holiday pay is available to all employees upon hire.
Eligible full-time employees receive 80 wellness hours for sick, safe, or personal reasons and accrue vacation at 8 hours per month; vacation accrual increases with tenure.
Part-time employees receive prorated time off in accordance with local requirements.
Multiple medical plan options through Cigna or Kaiser Permanente where available.
Eligible employees may access a Health Reimbursement Account reimbursing eligible out-of-pocket expenses up to $4,000 for individuals or $8,000 for families.
Two dental plan options and a vision plan; employees who waive medical coverage receive employer-paid dental and vision premiums.
401(k) plan with a 100% employer match on contributions up to 6%; eligible employees are offered entry and full vesting after 90 days.
Free, confidential, 24/7 Employee Assistance Program access to counseling, legal support, and financial resources for employees and household members.
Eligible employees may receive up to six weeks of 100% paid parental leave.
Eligible employees have access to employer-paid life and AD&D insurance and employer-paid short-term disability coverage, with options for additional life coverage and long-term disability insurance.
Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare, dependent care, and commuting expenses.
Voluntary accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, legal services, and pet insurance.
Healthcare concierge support, financial wellness tools, and employee discount programs.